#8E3C79 Hex Color
A dusty, deeply saturated moody magenta
#8e3c79 is a dusty, unsaturated magenta with a heavy, dimmed quality. Because of its muted depth, it functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with crisp white to maintain readability, as its low saturation can feel muddy in large, solid blocks. The hex code for this moody, serious shade is #8e3c79.
Questions about #8e3c79
What is #8e3c79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e3c79 is rgb(142, 60, 121), in HSL hsl(315, 41%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 15%, 44%.
How should I use #8e3c79 in a web design layout?
Since #8e3c79 is a heavy and muted tone, it performs best as a supportive accent rather than a dominant background color. It creates a sophisticated, serious mood when paired with crisp, clean white text to ensure readability and prevent a muddy appearance.
What colors pair well with #8e3c79?
Is #8e3c79 readable on white or black?
#8e3c79 has a 6.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.07:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.